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PEK → FNJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (Pyongyang)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side provides an exceptional vantage point for the most iconic part of the journey: the border crossing at the Yalu River. You get a clear view of the contrast between the Chinese city of Dandong and the North Korean city of Sinuiju, followed by a more comprehensive view of the North Korean countryside and mountainous terrain during the descent into Sunan.
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Beijing Northeast Suburbs
Aerial views of the rapid urban expansion and geometric road networks leaving the capital.
Yan Mountains
Rugged mountain ranges that historically served as a natural barrier north of Beijing.
Yalu River & Friendship Bridge
The definitive border crossing between China and North Korea, featuring the famous bridge connecting Dandong to Sinuiju.
Sinuiju Cityscape
A rare top-down perspective of the North Korean border city, showing its unique industrial and residential architecture.
North Korean Farmland
Vast, meticulously arranged collective farms and rural villages in the North Pyongan Province.
Sit on the left for the best views of the international border. Mid-morning flights are ideal to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Yalu River clearly. Keep your camera ready about 40 minutes after takeoff from PEK to catch the transition into North Korean airspace.
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Port of Tianjin
Massive cargo terminals and shipping traffic at one of China's most important maritime gateways.
Bohai Gulf Coastline
The sweeping curve of the coastline where the North China Plain meets the yellow-tinted waters of the inner sea.
West Korea Bay
Views of the Yellow Sea with numerous small North Korean islands and fishing vessels dotting the water.
Pyongyang City Center
As the plane banks for its final approach to Sunan, you can often spot the pyramid-shaped Ryugyong Hotel in the distance.
Choose the right side if you prefer coastal views and the industrial scale of the Bohai Economic Rim. During the final descent into FNJ, the right side often catches a glimpse of the Taedong River and the central Pyongyang skyline, including the Rungrado May Day Stadium, if the flight path approaches from the south.
Book Hotels in PyongyangDistance: 783 km (487 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 18 min
Departure: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Arrival: FNJ (39.224098, 125.669998)
Route Type: International
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